First Lady Janet Museveni Arrives in Kyankwanzi for 7th National Youth Convention

By Amos Ssemuwemba  The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, has arrived at the National Leadership Training Centre in Kyankwanzi to officially open the 7th National Youth Convention. She was welcomed by a distinguished group, including Hon. Justice Mike Chibita, Patron of Uganda Christian Lawyers Fraternity (UCLF), Dr. James Magara, Chairman…

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Severe Flooding in Chad Claims Over 500 Lives and Affects 1.7 Million, UN Reports

By Amos Ssemuwemba  Chad has been devastated by severe flooding since July, claiming the lives of 503 people and affecting approximately 1.7 million, according to the latest report from the United Nations. The floods, described as one of the worst in recent years, have ravaged the country, destroying homes, farmlands, and livestock. The UN’s Office…

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Bobi Wine’s Deputy President for Western Uganda, Jolly Kyomugasho Mugisha, Dies at 61

By Amos Ssemuwemba  The National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President for Western Uganda, Hon. Jolly Kyomugasho Mugisha, has passed away at the age of 61. Her death was confirmed by NUP party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, on Monday evening. Mugisha, a key figure in Uganda’s political landscape, breathed her last…

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Constitution Amendment Bill 2024.

By Amos Ssemuwemba  Parliament is set to resume plenary today at 2 p.m., with Justice Minister Norbert Mao expected to present the Constitution Amendment Bill 2024 for its first reading. The proposed bill is anticipated to introduce significant changes to the current legal framework, sparking interest and debate among lawmakers and the public alike. Key…

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Transforming Uganda’s Education: Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda appointed Permanent Secretary.  

24/09/2024 By Mitala Umar, The appointment of Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Sports by H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on 23rd September 2024 signals a pivotal moment in Uganda’s ongoing journey toward socio-economic transformation. As the country works towards achieving the ambitious targets set out in Vision…

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60 Ngoma Standard Secondary School Students Injured in Budaka Accident

By Amos Ssemuwemba 60 students from Ngoma Standard Secondary School in Budaka District are recovering from injuries following a serious accident along the Mbale-Tirinyi highway. The students were returning from an external school event when the vehicle they were traveling in overturned, leaving several in critical condition. The accident occurred near Nabweyo Village in Budaka…

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Police Arrest Five Suspects in Murder of Sheema Retired Educationist.

By Amos Ssemuwemba Police have arrested five suspects linked to the murder of Nyehangane Godfrey Tabandama, a 72-year-old retired teacher, in Nyamiyaga Cell, Kakunyu Ward, Kabwohe Division. The incident occurred during the night of September 18-19, 2024. Sheema District Police Commander Moses Kituuma confirmed the arrests, identifying the suspects as Magezi Victor (22), Turyasingura Stuart…

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